Saijo Inari

📍 Okayama, Takamatsu Inari 712 · Okayama, Kita Ward

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Founded 天平勝宝4年（752年）

Enshrined 最上位経王大菩薩（荼枳尼天）, 八大龍王, 三面大黒天

Heritage 霊応殿本殿（岡山市重要文化財）、本堂など33件（国登録有形文化財）

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9:00–16:30

Fee

¥500

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Available

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History

Saijo Inari is known as one of Japan's three great Inari shrines and is a leading sacred site representing Okayama! Its formal name is Saijo Inari Yama Myokyo-ji. It is said to have been founded by Hooon Daishi during the Nara period. It enshrines Saijo-i Kyoo-o Bosatsu and has been revered since ancient times as the 'deity of accommodation.' The massive grand torii gate and the magnificent Reikodan Hall are impressive, and many pilgrims visit from throughout the nation. It is particularly renowned for its benefits of prosperity in commerce and romantic bonds.